Paul Reed Smith Private Stock #12140 Singlecut Archtop II Curly Maple - Sandstorm Glow

The Paul Reed Smith Private Stock #12140 Singlecut Archtop II – Sandstorm Glow is the embodiment of musical artistry: a hand-selected, master-built instrument that blends luxurious visual appointments with highly responsive acoustic-electric performance. Built from tonewoods chosen by Eddie’s Guitars within the coveted PRS Private Stock Vault, this Singlecut Archtop II is designed to resonate freely with beautiful depth—while maintaining the clarity and refinement PRS is known for. The breathtaking Quilted Maple top, finished in a radiant Sandstorm Glow High Gloss Nitro, displays dramatic waves of figure that shift under the light like wind-shaped dunes. Its semi-hollow construction combines a Curly Maple top and middle African Mahogany layer with a stunning Ziricote back, creating a tone profile that is lively, harmonically rich, and deeply expressive.

The neck of this masterpiece continues the theme of natural elegance and resonant performance. Crafted from Curly Maple and shaped to PRS’s comfortable Pattern carve, it offers a familiar vintage-inspired feel with boutique refinement. The Ziricote fingerboard—striking in both color and grain—sets the stage for some of the most ornate inlay work found in the Private Stock collection: White Mother of Pearl J-Birds with Green Heart Abalone centers, accentuated by elegant vines and purfling that glide the entire playing surface. This elaborate artistry continues to the Ebony headstock veneer, which features a Private Stock J-Eagle rendered in White Mother of Pearl with a Green Heart Abalone center, framed in matching purfling. Every detail reinforces the exclusivity and high-art character of this instrument.

The tonal heart of Private Stock #12140 lies in its 58/15 LT humbuckers, a low-turn wind designed for sweet, vintage character with wide-open clarity. Paired with two volume and two push-pull tone controls and a 3-way toggle, the player can move seamlessly from warm, hollow jazz textures to articulate singing leads and complex harmonic overtones. The semi-hollow archtop architecture enhances responsiveness—resulting in a touch-sensitive feel that rewards nuance and phrasing.

Premium hardware completes the experience: a Smoked Black PRS 2-piece stop tail bridge with a Ziricote tailpiece, PRS Phase III set-screw locking tuners with Curly Maple buttons stained to match the finish, a Ziricote truss rod cover accented with Green Heart Abalone, and a fully dialed-in PRS Signature .010 setup straight from the workshop. As a final mark of distinction, it arrives housed in a Private Stock Brown Paisley case, fit for a guitar of heirloom status.

With its combination of sophisticated tonewoods, high-art inlay craftsmanship, and incredible acoustic-electric versatility, Private Stock #12140 Singlecut Archtop II is not simply an instrument—it is a collector’s treasure and a player’s dream. Designed for those who demand the absolute pinnacle of PRS innovation and beauty, this Sandstorm Glow masterpiece stands as one of the finest archtop electrics to ever emerge from Stevensville.

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